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steadily

UK //ˈstedɪli//US //ˈstedɪli//

词源

源自中古英语 'stedefastli',由 'steady'(稳定的)和副词后缀 '-ly' 组成,最初表示‘坚定地’或‘稳定地’。

adverb

❶ 以稳定的方式,指动作或状态持续不断地进行,没有突然的变化或中断。常用于描述增长、发展或移动等过程。

“The company's profits have been growing steadily over the past five years.”

(公司的利润在过去五年中稳步增长。)

“She walked steadily towards the finish line, ignoring the cheers from the crowd.”

(她稳步走向终点线,无视人群的欢呼声。)

❶ 坚定地,指态度或行为表现出决心和一致性,不轻易动摇或改变。

“She steadily refused to compromise on her principles.”

(她坚定地拒绝在原则问题上妥协。)

“He looked steadily into her eyes and told her the truth.”

(他坚定地看着她的眼睛,告诉她真相。)

同义词:consistently, continuously, regularly, firmly, unwaveringly

常见短语

rise steadily — 指某事物持续而稳定地上升或增长,常用于描述经济、价格或数量等。

“The temperature has been rising steadily since morning.”

(气温从早上开始持续上升。)

work steadily — 指持续不断地工作,没有中断或分心,表现出专注和稳定的工作状态。

“He worked steadily on the report until it was finished.”

(他持续不断地写报告,直到完成。)